Support Worker
Our Organisation
At Manaaki Tāngata - Victim Support, our mission is clear: to strengthen the mana and well-being of individuals affected by crime, traumatic events, and suicide across Aotearoa New Zealand. Working with us would mean being able to make a tangible difference in your community and in the lives of people who have experienced crime or trauma. Advocacy for the rights of victims will always be an essential part of our work with individuals, organisations, and government agencies.
We have a great flexible working policy, one gifted leave day a year and a variety of learning and development opportunities across the organisation. We take a well-being-first approach and foster an open and supportive environment.
About the Role | Mō te tūnga
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Dunedin, covering the greater Otago area with occasional remote support work for other regions. This is a full-time position on a Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday roster. This role would carry a significant homicide caseload.
As a Support Worker, you will provide a front-line service through the ownership and management of support services to victims of crimes and traumatic events. You will be required to have excellent communication skills, good cultural competency and be able to work as a collective.
About You | Mōu
This is an outstanding opportunity for a caring emotionally intelligent individual to make a real difference in your community. If you can answer “Yes” to the following questions, this may be your new opportunity:
- Are you culturally sensitive and able to work with people from different ethnic groups?
- Can you build effective working relationships with key stakeholders, enabling you to provide a quality service to family harm victims and their families?
- Do you have experience in problem solving and delivering an outstanding service to clients under pressure?
- Do you have a full license and access to transport?
- Are you able to work autonomously and as part of a team, yet also work independently and self-manage?
A qualification in social services or a related field is highly desirable, as is experience in delivering exceptional client support.
Please note that you will be required to undergo pre-employment vetting by the NZ Police.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please include a CV and Cover Letter in your application.
Key Details
- Location: Dunedin Police Station and other Otago Police Stations
- Salary: $70,838.25 per annum.
- Hours: Full-time, Tuesday to Saturday, or Sunday to Thursday roster.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa and pass NZ Police vetting.
Applications close: 9am, Monday 7th April 2025 (Note: We may close earlier if we find the right candidate).
